Words by: Joanna Kleovoulou
Clinical Psychologist and Founder of the PsychMatters Centre
Here are a few ways to boost their learning potential:
Be your child’s biggest cheerleader
Show interest in their schoolwork
Hone in on their talents
Teamwork
Notice progress rather than just outcomes
Goal setting
Encourage and reward reading
Don’t do your child’s work for them
Find teachable moments
About our Contributor
PsychMatters Family Therapy Centre provides, among other things, parental guidance and scholastic assessments to identify your child’s strengths and challenges. They also offer play therapy if you are concerned about your child.